Obsidian Linux - Shell/Bash

Obsidian Linux is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution optimized for use on older hardware. One of the essential parts of any Linux distribution is the command-line interface or CLI, and Obsidian Linux offers a powerful Shell/Bash environment.

Features

• Minimizes hardware requirements
• Supports all essential command-line utilities
• User-friendly terminal interface
• Customizable Bash shell with aliases and functions
• Extensive online documentation and user-forums for help and support

Getting Started

After installing Obsidian Linux, launch the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T. Once in the terminal, you can start using the Shell/Bash environment by entering different commands.

Basic Commands

Here are some of the most basic commands you can use in Obsidian Linux:

$ pwd

This command will print your current working directory.

$ ls

This command will list all the files and directories in your current working directory.

$ cd

This command will change your current working directory to the specified directory.

$ mkdir [directory-name]

This command will create a new directory with the specified name.

$ rmdir [directory-name]

This command will remove a directory with the specified name (Note: The directory must be empty).

$ rm [file-name]

This command will remove a file with the specified name.

$ touch [file-name]

This command will create a new empty file with the specified name.

Advanced Commands

Here are some of the advanced commands you can use in Obsidian Linux:

$ grep [string] [file-name]

This command will search for the specified string within the specified file and display all lines containing that string.

$ sudo [command]

This command will run the specified command with superuser privileges.

$ top

This command shows a real-time display of the processes running on your system, along with system resource usage statistics.

Bash Shell Customization

You can customize the Bash shell in Obsidian Linux by creating aliases and functions. These commands are shortcuts that replace longer commands with a shorter, more user-friendly version.

$ alias [command-name]='[command]'

This command creates an alias for a specific command.

$ function [function-name] { [commands] }

This command creates a custom function that can be called by name.

Conclusion

Obsidian Linux offers a powerful Shell/Bash environment that allows users to navigate their system and perform advanced tasks with ease. Its lightweight design and extensive online support make it an excellent choice for developers and users of older hardware.